Miliband expels Russian diplomats

The UK will expel Russian diplomats over the county's refusal to extradite Andrei Lugovi to stand trial for the murder of Alexander Litvinenko.

Such a move marks the first time the UK has expelled Russian diplomats in more than a decade and underscores the recent deterioration in relations between the UK and Russia.

The foreign secretary David Miliband stressed Russia is a key international partner and the UK wants to work with the government and its people. But this will require a relationship based on trust and mutual respect, he said.

Mr Miliband confirmed to parliament this afternoon that the UK will expel four diplomats from the Russian embassy in London, alongside other measures.